[Ancient temple in Nara, Shinyakushiji Temple] The first in a paper craft series that deepens your understanding of cultural properties!

• Table of contents
• What is Shinyakushiji?
• A paper craft version of the miraculous Shinyakushiji Temple
• Paper craft workshop x special tour

What is Shinyakushiji?

Emperor Shomu, who built the Great Buddha of Nara at Todaiji Temple. Shinyakushi-ji Temple was built by Empress Komyo, the Empress of Japan, in hopes that Emperor Shomu would recover from his illness.

Few buildings remain from the time of its founding, and the valuable main hall has been designated as a ``national treasure.''

The seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai, also a national treasure, and the standing statues of the Twelve Generals enshrined surrounding it are must-sees.

A paper craft version of the miraculous Shinyakushiji Temple

I made a paper craft of Shinyakushiji, an ancient temple in Nara.

Unlike viewing from inside or listening to a guide's commentary, you can get to know cultural assets while using your hands.

Just cut it out from the pattern (you can easily cut it out by hand!) and insert it into the hole, so kids can enjoy it too.

Please open the roof for a bird's-eye view, open the front door and take a peek, and experience the view from angles that you can't experience in the real thing.

You can purchase from the EC site

I want to enjoy paper crafting at home! If so, please purchase from the EC site.

Nara Shrines and Temples Paper Craft Shop (BASE)

You can also watch how to make it on YouTube.

Paper craft workshop x special tour

We will be holding a tour that combines a workshop using this paper craft with a special visit with commentary from the chief priest.

[Date and time] January 14, 2024 (Sunday) 10:00-12:00
*Meet in front of the Gyoki Bodhisattva Statue at Kintetsu Nara Station at 10:00

For details and to apply, please click here.

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